Description
Hearty Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles deliver a savory explosion of Asian-inspired flavors with tender beef and silky noodles. Satisfying spices and umami-rich ingredients create a quick, delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 grams) ground beef
- 8 oz (226 grams) rice noodles or spaghetti
- ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce (low sodium)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsps brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Noodle Preparation: Cook noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside, ensuring they remain loose and separated.
- Meat Searing: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a light coating of vegetable oil. Add ground beef, breaking it into uniform crumbles and cooking until golden-brown and fully rendered.
- Fat Management: Drain excess fat from the skillet to maintain a clean flavor profile.
- Aromatic Infusion: Reduce heat and add minced garlic and ginger, stirring quickly to release their fragrant essence without scorching.
- Sauce Creation: Directly in the skillet, blend soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Simmer gently until the sauce develops a glossy, slightly thickened consistency.
- Flavor Fusion: Incorporate cooked noodles into the seasoned beef, tossing thoroughly to ensure complete coating with the savory sauce. Continue cooking momentarily to allow flavors to intensify.
- Final Presentation: Transfer to serving dishes and garnish with sliced green onions, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and a pinch of red pepper flakes for those desiring an extra kick.
Notes
- Crumble Beef Carefully: Break ground beef into small, even pieces to ensure uniform cooking and maximize sauce absorption.
- Control Oil Temperature: Maintain medium-high heat to achieve golden-brown beef without burning or creating excess grease.
- Balance Sauce Consistency: Simmer sauce slowly to develop rich flavors and create a glossy, clingy texture that coats noodles perfectly.
- Customize Heat Levels: Adjust red pepper flakes to match personal spice preferences, allowing each diner to control their flavor intensity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mongolian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 486
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg